Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
virida
ID:
1248777

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Watson

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 50: 120 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248115



Common Names

  • Heliocarpus virida
  • Virida Heliocarpus
  • Virida


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Description

Heliocarpus virida (also called Green Heliocarpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a spreading habit and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Heliocarpus virida is used for its medicinal properties and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a source of fuel and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliocarpus virida has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliocarpus virida is a shrub native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Heliocarpus virida

Heliocarpus virida is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in the tropical forests and shrubbery of the region.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50145091: Based on the initial data import
Elba Emanuel Watson (1871-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Watson' in the authors string.